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766
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477
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420
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195
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161
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110
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77
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[Jack Selden]
Jack Selden served two terms as Mayor of Palestine. He was elected the first time in 1983 and served until 1985 and was re-elected in 1985 and served until 1988.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Fletcher Watts]
John Fletcher Watts was born in Sumter County, S.C. on March 22, 1836. He was a son of Hampton and Lenna Sarah Brown Watts and married Martha E. Burton on March 18, 1861. She was born in Mississippi on August 7, 1845 and died in Texas on June 22, 1923. John enlisted for service in the War of Secession at Palestine on April 11, 1863. He was reported sick or wounded on February 1, 1864 and was listed on the Prisoner of War roll at New Orleans on May 26, 1865. He served as Mayor of Palestine in 1885 and served until 1886 and was a Master Mason. He died on April 28, 1924 in Palestine.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[J. J. Word]
J.J. Word, son of Col T.J. Word, a congressman from Mississippi, was a lawyer, and was considered a lovable character around town. He was born on April 20, 1843 and married C.A. Sterne’s daughter, Katherine. He was elected Mayor of Palestine in 1889 and served until 1891. He passed away on October 19, 1909 and is buried in the Old section of the Palestine City Cemetery.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[George Anderson Wright]
Headshot portrait of George Anderson Wright (August 9, 1845-November 5, 1935), the son of William and Jennie Winn Wright. Wright is wearing a dark suit and tie with a light-colored shirt; his hair is white/gray and he has a trimmed beard and moustache. He is looking over his left shoulder, facing the camera. Wright was a businessman and was involved in politics; he served as mayor of Palestine, Texas for several terms.
Date:
1920~/1930~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Page from Trotter-Huddleston Marriage Book]
Marriage record for Elanor Trotter and Carroll Huddleston. This photo was included in the Pells-Trotter collection of photos and memorabilia which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Unidentified Girl]
Small Photograph of Unidentified girl that was included in the photos donated to the Palestine Public Library of the Pells-Trotter family.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Huddleston House in Snow]
C. and Eleanor Huddleston's new home. Feb 1960. Houston Texas - This photo was included in the Pells-Trotter collection of photos and memorabilia which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
February 1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Jane Pells]
Photograph of Jane Pells. This photo was included in the Pells-Trotter collection of photos and memorabilia which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
1887
Creator:
Bailey Photography
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Jane Pells]
Photograph of Jane Pells. This photo was included in the Pells-Trotter collection of photos and memorabilia which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill Blackshear]
Bill Blackshear. Summer 1944. Caption says: "A San Antonio Spree to Galveston, Summer 1944. I call it A.W.O.L. Bill." From the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Church in Angleton]
The interior at Christmas at a church in Angleton, TX. From the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[New Church - Angleton, TX.]
(back of photo) Photo of the Interior of the Ne Church at Angleton, TX. at Easter. From the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Freeport, TX.]
(back of photo) Freeport, TX. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[David Mantor]
(back of photo) David Mantor - Betsy Blackshear's (Mrs. Philip Mantor) son (High School Period) Corpus Christi, TX. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library. The young man is dressed in a fine black suit and bow tie.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Holy Comforter Church - Angleton, TX.]
(back of photo) Original church of "Holy Conforter" - Angleton, Texas. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dr. George Howard and two Unidentified Men]
A portrait photograph of Dr. George Howard (center) and two unidentified men standing in fake grass against a scenic backdrop.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Bailey, F.B.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Genie Blackshear]
Portrait of Genie Blackshear, visible from the chest up. She is wearing a blouse or dress with a high collar and decorative embroidery. Text on back of photo says: Cousin Genie Blackshear - New York.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
W.D. Jackson Photographic Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Paul Gill II]
(back of photo) Paul II - August 1955 - Son of Paul and Edith Gill - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
August 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fraternity Photo in Austin 1917]
Photograph of a UT Fraternity, Austin 1917 - Wm. Blackshear is marked with an X (front row, second from the left). The group is posing in two rows on a large patio or balcony. The front row is seated on the wall with the back row standing behind.
Date:
1917
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Prep Northup - San Antonio, Tx.]
(back of photo) Prep Northup - San Antonio - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Changing a Flat]
(back of photo) W.S.B. (White shirted) fixing flat here to Mrs. Jas. Kapp's Franklin Auto at Camp Travis, Tex. (San Antonio) 1918. Mrs. K. standing by the door - Mrs. Miller of Kansas City Mo in car. Two of my men helping me. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1st Lt. Wm. S. Blackshear and New Recruit]
(back of photo) 1st Lt. William S. Blackshear (Port Exchg. Officer at time) and new recruit to U.S.A. Force. Camp Travis 1918 Feb. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
February 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card with Picture of a Baby, Mark Howell]
Christmas Card from Jeannine, Courtney and Mark Howell. Mark is evidentially the baby in the picture. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Holy Comforter Church, Angleton, TX]
Photo of the Holy Comforter Church in Angleton - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History